On May 29, we invite leaders of international research groups and projects to join a training session on management and communication in multicultural teams. The training will also mark the launch of the NAWA–EURAXESS network in Mazovia region.
Why Attend?
In globalized academic landscape, technical expertise is only half the battle. Effective leadership requires the ability to bridge cultural gaps, foster trust, and turn diversity into a driver for innovation. This workshop moves beyond theory, using real-world case studies and coaching methods to help you lead with confidence.
Key Objectives
- Adapt Your Leadership: Develop a leadership style suited for international research environments.
- Master Intercultural Communication: Learn to navigate direct vs. indirect communication styles and overcome language barriers.
- Resolve Conflicts with Ease: Gain tools inspired by Nonviolent Communication (NVC) to handle misunderstandings respectfully.
- Build Trusting Teams: Learn how to integrate international researchers and students into a cohesive, high-performing unit.
Program Highlights
- Leadership vs. Management: Shaping values and goals in expert teams.
- The Diversity Advantage: Using cultural differences to fuel creativity.
- Communication Strategies: Effective dialogue in English and navigating cultural barriers.
- Feedback & Conflict: Providing constructive, developmental feedback in a multicultural context.
Summary
- Time: 9:00 – 16:00
- Main Campus, University of Warsaw – exact location will be provided after proper registration to the workshop
- Coffee & Lunch breaks included!
- Workshop is conducted fully in English
Interested in participating?
Qualification Rules
The workshop is intended for Polish and international leaders of international research groups or research projects employed at the University of Warsaw and at research institutions in the Mazovia region, in particular members of Mazovia NAWA-Euraxess Network. Two places are reserved for participants from each partner institution.
Participation in the training requires:
- registration via the Google Form,
- completion of the NAWA participant data form
- completion of a competency pre-test and post-test (after workshop)
APPLY NOW
Registration is managed via Google forms. Please note that the first step is obtaining your supervisor’s consent.
The registration link can be found here:
After registering, you will receive the follow-up e-mail regarding the further steps you should take to be qualified.
If you have any questions, please contact us at: welcome.event@uw.edu.pl We look forward to seeing you there!
The Mazovia NAWA-Euraxess Network
The workshop is part of the project “Establishment of the Regional NAWA–EURAXESS Network in the Mazovian Voivodeship”, one of 11 regional initiatives launched under the NAWA–EURAXESS NETWORK program. Its goal is to foster cooperation between academic institutions, universities, and local organisations supporting international researchers, doctoral candidates, and their families in Poland.
Activities within the Mazovia NAWA-Euraxess Network are coordinated by the National Centre for Nuclear Research (NCBJ), with the UW as one of the partners. Other institutions involved include:
- International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw (IIMCB)
- Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW)
- Nalecz Institute of Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering (PAN)
- International Institute of Molecular Mechanisms and Machines (IMol, PAS)
The network will organise training sessions, integration and sports events, and study visits to help strengthen regional support for international researchers in Mazovia.
The project is funded by the European Union under the European Funds for Social Development 2021–2027 (FERS), within the project “Support for Higher Education and Research Institutions in Services for International Visitors and Polish Researchers Going Abroad” (FERS.01.05-IP.08-0003/24). EU funding: PLN 1,115,472.00
